Central Valley Women's Stand Up:
Honoring All Women Who Served in the Military, Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard & Reserves
Guest Speaker 2019
Sally O. Moreno, D.A. Madera County and U.S. Army Veteran |
The 11th Annual Stand Up
Location: Our 2024 Stand Up will be built into our 2024 Stand Down event as we plan to move the event to a spring date for 2025. Due to the decision to move the Stand Up from the Fall to February 17, 2025 we are holding a mid-year "mini" Stand Up on Wednesday, September 25th from 1:30 pm to 4 pm at the VFW Post 8900 located at 3585 N Blythe Ave, Fresno, CA 93722 which is during the Central Valley Veterans' Stand Down. The keynote speaker will be State Senator Shannon Grove. Light refreshments will be provided. Panel discussions on wellness and benefits will be offered. The event will be limited to the first 50 registrants due to space restrictions. Pre-registration on the Central Valley Veterans website is required. |
Local Female Veterans enjoy the opening ceremony.
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An Annual Event Held in the Fall
In an effort to respond to the unique needs and concerns of Women Veterans, Central Valley Veterans (CVV) hosts the annual Central Valley Women's Stand Up in conjunction with the Central Valley Veteran Stand Down. We are hoping that after attending the Stand Up ALL Women who served in the military will feel more comfortable seeking the services provided at Stand Down. In addition, it’s an opportunity to identify Women Veterans that at are at risk for homelessness and direct them to appropriate resources.
Women Veterans are a Distinct Group
In California, women comprise of approximately: 184,257 (11%) of the Veteran population and 4,369 (21%) of the National Guard. California has the 2nd leading Women Veteran population next to Texas. It is important to recognize women as a distinct group because although they are Veterans that have unique needs. Deputy Secretary of CALVET, Lindsey Sin, describes Women Veterans as women of content and character, of integrity and resourcefulness, recognized leaders, steadfast volunteers, conscientious students, honest consumers, and committed workers. Unfortunately, many Women Veterans are either hesitant or resistant to claim their veteran status for a number of reasons. Women in the armed forces work and fight just as hard as their male counterparts; and we owe them, at the very least, a community-based effort to minimize or eliminate those barriers.
The purpose of this event is to not only address the prevalent issues and barriers that our local Women Veterans experience, but to also provide them with an opportunity to “Stand Up, Speak Up and Claim their rightful Veteran status.” At the Stand Up we will acknowledge their contributions and sacrifices and provide them with the opportunity to connect and build lifelong supportive relationships with their sisters- in- arms and community partnerships.
This free event includes seminars and focus group sessions addressing the unique concerns of our Women Veterans. The day will include a free child care, continental breakfast, lunch, a free raffle, gifts, and awards ceremony. We hope to make this event an elegant and memorable day for these truly deserving women. Most importantly, they will leave with a renewed sense of pride and resiliency.
In an effort to respond to the unique needs and concerns of Women Veterans, Central Valley Veterans (CVV) hosts the annual Central Valley Women's Stand Up in conjunction with the Central Valley Veteran Stand Down. We are hoping that after attending the Stand Up ALL Women who served in the military will feel more comfortable seeking the services provided at Stand Down. In addition, it’s an opportunity to identify Women Veterans that at are at risk for homelessness and direct them to appropriate resources.
Women Veterans are a Distinct Group
In California, women comprise of approximately: 184,257 (11%) of the Veteran population and 4,369 (21%) of the National Guard. California has the 2nd leading Women Veteran population next to Texas. It is important to recognize women as a distinct group because although they are Veterans that have unique needs. Deputy Secretary of CALVET, Lindsey Sin, describes Women Veterans as women of content and character, of integrity and resourcefulness, recognized leaders, steadfast volunteers, conscientious students, honest consumers, and committed workers. Unfortunately, many Women Veterans are either hesitant or resistant to claim their veteran status for a number of reasons. Women in the armed forces work and fight just as hard as their male counterparts; and we owe them, at the very least, a community-based effort to minimize or eliminate those barriers.
The purpose of this event is to not only address the prevalent issues and barriers that our local Women Veterans experience, but to also provide them with an opportunity to “Stand Up, Speak Up and Claim their rightful Veteran status.” At the Stand Up we will acknowledge their contributions and sacrifices and provide them with the opportunity to connect and build lifelong supportive relationships with their sisters- in- arms and community partnerships.
This free event includes seminars and focus group sessions addressing the unique concerns of our Women Veterans. The day will include a free child care, continental breakfast, lunch, a free raffle, gifts, and awards ceremony. We hope to make this event an elegant and memorable day for these truly deserving women. Most importantly, they will leave with a renewed sense of pride and resiliency.
2023 Women's Stand Up in a glance
Location Map